Orange and Blue

Did you know that I only applied to colleges with the school colors of Orange and Blue? Well, it is true. I didn't really plan it that way . . . it just happened. Our beloved Auburn Tigers ended this season a little early - it seems we will not be going bowling this January. Last year Colin and I went to the Peach Bowl (now known as The Chick-fil-a Bowl) in Atlanta. Although we didn't know it at the time, it was technically Connor's first Auburn game. Auburn won. This season was sad. We only won 5 games (I think) and our coach left. We are just waiting to find out who the new coach will be . . . of course I will miss Tubberville. Just when it seemed that we would never see the light . . . my second favorite Division I team (who also wear orange and blue) saved the day. If you are from Alabama you must know that even if your team stinks - so long as you win the Iron Bowl (Auburn v. Alabama) your season was not a total waste (and you get to rub it in to the losing fans for the next 365 days). Well, Auburn lost this year in the Iron Bowl. We attened a 1st Birthday Party for Trey on the day of the game- the son of one of my "oldest friends". It is hard to believe he is already one. His dad is an Auburn fan - his mom wore orange and blue but I think she is still a Bama fan at heart as are her parents and brother. His cake was split half crimson and white and the other half - you guessed it - Orange and Blue. Here is a picture of Connor and Trey at the party. And Connor in his Auburn gear.



To make matters worse, Alabama was ranked #1. Even worse that having a terrible season and losing the Iron Bowl would be to see Alabama win the National Championship. Thus, last Saturday we cheered on Tim Tebow and the Gators. Orange and Blue came through again and knocked off Alabama. Sorry Bama fans. My Uncle and 2 of my cousins graduated from Florida so I will cheer for Florida unless they are playing Auburn. I will cheer for Auburn and always for anyone that is playing Alabama.

As football season starts to wind down, basketball is just getting under way. If you know my husband then you know he loves his basketball. He helps coach a 7th grade team at our church. Connor went to his first game on Saturday. He loved it, really. I thought the buzzer and whistles would be too much for him, but he sat enthralled the entire game. Connor also watched his first Duke games this month. Check out the Moorhouse men in their Duke gear - I promise that they put on these outfits voluntarily just to watch the game - I of course had to take a picture. Too funny!

More posts to come . . . getting ready for Christmas is keeping us busy.